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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.78, 1,576.20 and 281.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.78, 1,576.20 and 281.28 is: 421.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.78 : 1,576.20 = 281.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.78/1,576.20 = 281.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.78x = 1,576.20 × 281.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.78x = 443,353.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,353.54/1,050.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.93

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